Benefits of Booking Makalu Sherpani Col Trek with HPA
- Quick response to all inquiries by email, WhatsApp, and Messenger
- Provides clear details of the trekking package, including transparent cost breakdowns
- Offer tailored itineraries based on client preferences and fitness levels with comprehensive package services.
- High Pass Adventure prioritizes safety with well-trained guides, first aid kits, and emergency evacuation plans.
- Provide an experienced guide and strong porters for this adventure trip.
- Flexible and easy booking, reservation, and payment system
- To meet all customers at Kathmandu International Airport for pickup and drop-off services
- First aid medical kit and oxy-meter for checking pulse, heart rate, and oxygen saturation at higher altitudes during the trek, which may be necessary in certain cases
- Regular health checks and acclimatization schedules minimize the risk of altitude sickness.
- Easily arranges all logistics to ensure a hassle-free experience in Nepal for all clients
- Complimentary extra luggage storage service provides throughout the trek
- Arrangements of sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, and walking pole (if you don't have your own)
- Company T-shirt and warm hat as souvenirs for trekking, along with a tour certificate upon completing the trip
Trip Overview
Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek is one of the most challenging and remote treks, making it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for experienced trekkers and climbers seeking solitude, difficult terrain, and breathtaking views of the Himalayas. This trek takes you through the untouched wilderness of the Makalu region and into the Everest region.
Sherpani Col Pass Trek, also written as Ice Col Trek, is one of the challenging and adventurous trekking routes in Nepal due to its remote and wild region. This trek is carefully designed for experienced trekkers and mountaineers who are seeking a more technical and remote trekking experience in the Himalayas. The trek includes crossing the Sherpani Col (6112m), West Col (6140m) and Amphu Lapcha (5815m)., which involves moraines and glacier crossings and steep ascents and descents.
The Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek is situated between the Makalu and Everest Region, which is known for its surprising mountain landscapes, including the world's highest peak, Mount Everest. The trek generally takes around 20 to 25 days to complete, depending on the specific itinerary and weather conditions. It's a longer and more challenging trek compared to the standard Everest Base Camp trek and Makalu Base Camp Trek.
The trek offers incredible views of some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and Cho Oyu. Trekkers also get to explore remote and less-visited areas of the region in Nepal.
This Adventure and challenge route offers the satisfaction of absorbing at first hand the culture and legends of ethnic hill and mountain peoples and the flora and fauna of remote Eastern Nepal and provides the best panoramic views in the favorable weather.
Highlights of Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek
- Scenic Mountain flights from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar and from Lukla to Kathmandu.
- Trek through the remote and untouched areas of Makalu-Barun National Park into Sagarmatha National Park, which is home to diverse flora and fauna.
- Crossing the high mountain passes namely Sherpani Col (6112m), West Col (6140m) and Amphu Lapcha (5815m)
- Enjoy panoramic views of some of the world’s highest peaks, including Makalu, Everest, Lhotse, and Baruntse.
- Visit the base camps of Mount Makalu and Mount Baruntse.
- Engage in a personal technical adventure using ropes and climbing equipment, creating a technical challenge for experienced trekkers and mountaineers.
- Experience the challenging adventure of teahouse and camping trekking in life.
Route of Sherpani Col Pass Trek
The itinerary can be different, but generally starts the trek from Tumlingtar and ends in Lukla. The route passes through remote valleys, high mountain passes, and breathtaking landscapes. Tumlingtar is the lowest valley of the world and a daily regular flight from Kathmandu.
After reaching Tumlingtar, this trekking route follows a great area, rising north onto the ridges of Num and sweeping slowly westwards into the isolated heartland of the world's most spectacular mountains and passes. During the journey, you will be passing several places, such as Khadbari, Num, Tashi Gaun, Khongma, Skipton La Pass, Langmale Kharka and reaching the amazing Makalu Base Camp.
There are lots of ascents and descents to reach the Makalu Base Camp with the wonderful views of the surrounding landscape. After spending a night at Makalu Base Camp, the trekking trail continued heading to Sherpani Col, West Col and Amphu Lapcha Pass to reach Chukkung in Everest Region.
Everest Region is the most popular trekking area in the world and there are many choices of trekking route. Then you will trek down to Lukla from Chukkung by following the main classic Everest Base Camp trekking trail.
Crossing these high passes required tented camp with experienced trekking and climbing guides and strong porters as well as needing 300m length fixed rope to ascend and descend. We provide to you for this trek best and experienced trekking staff for making sure to have a successful and memorable trip in Nepal. We (High Pass Adventure) organized many trekking trips in this area and all were successfully completed.
Hire a Experience Trekking and Climbing Guide for the Trip
Hiring an experienced trekking and climbing guide for the Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek is essential due to the length and remoteness of the route. It involves navigating dense forests, alpine terrain at higher elevations, and the challenging section between Makalu Base Camp and Chhukung.
Not only is finding the right path mentally challenging, but there are also three high passes ranging from 5,500 to 6,000 meters that require a climbing guide to fix ropes and manage technical sections. These factors make the journey even more demanding. An experienced guide is essential to help you stay on track and safely manage the trek. They will be invaluable in ensuring you reach your destination successfully, assisting with navigation, and supporting you every step of the way without unnecessary stress
Besides the challenges of route navigation, the Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek offers a diverse experience of both nature and culture. Your guide will explain the local culture and natural surroundings, facilitate interactions with local communities, and ensure a stress-free journey. Additionally, the guide will manage accommodations, food, transportation, and permits throughout the trip, providing assistance in any situation. Our team of well-experienced and professional guides is dedicated to making your trek comfortable and stress-free, with full responsibility, care, honesty, and kindness
Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek – Cost
The cost of the Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek for our 21-day itinerary—from arrival to departure in Kathmandu, including travel to and from the trekking starting point—is USD 3250 per person for a group (minimum of two people required). This cost is detailed in the 'Cost Included' and 'Cost Excluded' sections.
Normally, this price includes:-
- Three nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu
- All necessary transportation as per the itinerary, including round-trip flights (Kathmandu–Tumlingtar and Lukla–Kathmandu) and private transport from Tumlingtar to Num
- All required trekking permits – Makalu Barun National Park Permit, Sagarmatha National Park Permit, Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entrance fee, and TIMS card
- Guide and porter salaries, including their insurance
- All transportation for the guide and porter
- Three meals per day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with one cup of tea or coffee per meal per trekker, and basic meals during the tent camping days
- Necessary accommodations: hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, teahouse accommodation during the trek, and 4 nights of tented camp accommodation
Please note: The overall cost may vary depending on several factors, such as:
